Hamamatsu City Akino Fukuto Art Museum

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Discover the beauty of Nihonga painting through the works of Akino Fukuto.

Overview

The Hamamatsu City Akino Fukuto Art Museum, located in Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, exhibits the works of Akino Fukuto, a prominent Nihonga painter active from the early Showa period to the mid-Heisei period. Akino Fukuto left behind numerous captivating works characterized by her unconventional and free artistic expression. Designed by renowned architect Kisho Kurokawa, the museum is a warm and inviting structure that makes abundant use of Tenryu cedar. A visit to the museum offers an immersive experience into the world of Nihonga through Akino Fukuto's art. Many of her works feature nature and landscapes, allowing visitors to connect with the beauty of Japanese nature. The museum's surroundings offer stunning views of the Tenryu River, creating a space where nature and art intertwine. When visiting, consider taking a stroll along the Tenryu River or exploring the traditional streetscape of Tenryu-ku.

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Basic Information

Address: 130 Futamata, Futamata-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Shizuoka

Access: ・Transfer at JR Tokai's Kakegawa Station or Shinshohara Station ▶ Get off at Tenryu-Hamamatsu Railway's Tenryu-Futamata Station ▶ 15-minute walk ・Transfer at JR Tokai's Hamamatsu Station ▶ Get off at Enshu Railway's Nishikajima Station ▶ Take the Enshu Bus bound for "Futamata/Santo" and get off at the "Akino Fukuto Art Museum Entrance" stop (7 minutes) ▶ 10-minute walk. Alternatively, take a 7-minute taxi ride from Nishikajima Station. ・About 10 minutes from the Shin-Tomei Expressway's Hamamatsu-Hamakita IC. ・About 20 minutes from the Shin-Tomei Expressway's Hamamatsu SA Smart IC. ・About 30 minutes from the Tomei Expressway's Fukuroi IC. ・About 35 minutes from the Tomei Expressway's Hamamatsu IC. ・About 50 minutes from the Tomei Expressway's Hamamatsu-Nishi IC. Free parking available (50 spaces at the parking lot shared by the library and art museum at the bottom of the museum hill or at the Futamata Collaboration Center. For those who find the uphill walk to the museum challenging, there is a smaller parking lot at the top with 7 spaces for standard-sized cars. If the upper parking lot is full, please drop off your passengers at the top and then park your car in the lower lot). Show route

Op.Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays (open on Mondays that are national holidays; closed the following day), year-end and New Year's holidays, exhibition change/building maintenance days (closing days may vary depending on the exhibition. Please check the opening calendar).

Fee: General (including university and vocational school students) ¥310 Groups of 20 or more: ¥240 per person / Groups of 80 or more: ¥180 per person High school students ¥150 Groups of 20 or more: ¥120 per person / Groups of 80 or more: ¥90 per person Free admission for junior high school students and younger, and those 70 years of age and older. Free admission for persons with disability certificates and one caregiver. Special exhibitions have separate admission fees.

INFO: Please note that only cash payments are accepted at our museum. Credit cards and electronic money are not accepted. The number of people eligible for the group discount is based on the number of paying visitors.